First Apartment Checklist

The full list :

7 sections and 46 items to start from. All of it is editable in the checklist above.

Kitchen

• Frying pan and a medium saucepan
• Chef's knife and chopping board
• Wooden spoon, spatula and tongs
• Plates, bowls and mugs for four
• Cutlery set
• Tin opener and bottle opener
• Colander and mixing bowl
• Tea towels and oven gloves
• Food storage boxes
• Bin and bin bags

Bathroom

• Bath towels and hand towels
• Shower curtain or bath mat
• Toilet brush and plunger
• Toilet roll and spare stock
• Small first aid kit
• Hand soap and shower gel

Bedroom

• Mattress and bed frame
• Pillows and a duvet
• Two sets of sheets
• Curtains or blackout blind
• Clothes hangers
• Bedside lamp

Living area

• Somewhere to sit for two
• Extension lead with surge protection
• Floor lamp for evening light
• Small table or desk
• Doorstop and a few hooks

Cleaning and laundry

• Vacuum or broom and dustpan
• Mop and bucket
• Multi-surface spray and cloths
• Washing up liquid and sponges
• Laundry detergent
• Clothes airer or drying rack
• Laundry basket

Tools and safety

• Screwdriver set and a hammer
• Tape measure
• Torch and spare batteries
• Spare light bulbs in the right fittings
• Test the smoke alarm
• Find the stopcock and fuse box

Set up and admin

• Take dated photos of every room on move-in
• Read the meters on the first day
• Set up energy and water accounts
• Book broadband installation
• Get contents insurance
• Note the bin collection days